Review of Flubber (1997) by George M — 24 Jan 2012

Professor Brainard delivers us the gooey yet cute experiment of the lifetime: 'Flubber'. What a great film! :-).

This review of Flubber (1997) was written by George M on 24 Jan 2012.

Flubber has generally received mixed reviews.

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Let's blame it on poor Robin Williams, who tries so desperately to be likable, whimsical, lovable, smart and funny all at once that he just…

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This is a messy, flawed and over-the-top comedy, but it benefits from Robin William's undeniable charm as the Absent-Minded professor…

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Is this movie out-dating as the years go on? Of course. But Robin Williams entertains nevertheless. Oddly enough, I can do without Flubber himself…

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By Nolan L (111) on 05 Aug 2018

I saw flubber back when I was very young and I really loved it. And it's funny…

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It's a ok funny family film to see and it was silly that can make you laugh…

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By Jen M (690) on 26 Jun 2015

Relying too much on slapstick and pratfalls, Flubber is an unfunny and a low on energy film that is as just as unimaginative as its title…

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